After
20 years of weathering the elements, this front porch stair-set was
just dying for a new home.....the dump! So we set off and destroyed the
existing structure literally with our bare hands. Originally built
from cedar over the top of a deteriorating concrete stoop stair set,
most of the lumber was attached to the concrete which accelerated the
rot process. After removing the deck and exposing the crumbling stoop,
we had to remove the stairs to make room for the new wider stair set.
The idea was to open the view from the curb and make the home look more
inviting. We accomplished this by using as little railing as legally
possible. Have a look below.